The Cartographers’ Guild is a forum created by and for map makers and aficionados, a place where every aspect of cartography can be admired, examined, learned, and discussed. Our membership consists of professional designers and artists, hobbyists, and amateurs—all are welcome to join and participate in the quest for cartographic skill and knowledge.

Although we specialize in maps of fictional realms, as commonly used in both novels and games (both tabletop and role-playing), many Guild members are also proficient in historical and contemporary maps. Likewise, we specialize in computer-assisted cartography (such as with GIMP, Adobe apps, Campaign Cartographer, Dundjinni, etc.), although many members here also have interest in maps drafted by hand.

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Christopher Rodriguez, At Your Service!

Hello, and well met! My name is Christopher, and I am an avid fan of (and an amateurish aspirant to) the art of cartography. I've been a lurker for quite some time, and decided today that I would finally step up and say hello.

My interests in map making mostly have to do with my interests in world building, and I have done quite a lot of that! But I truly do want to learn to (and continue to, after I have learned a bit) make beautiful looking maps... so I am excited to finally be involved in this forum.

Anyway, I hope You all have a great day, and it was a pleasure meeting You!